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Infelix ego

Introduction

Throughout Infelix ego, a six-part motet scored for AATTBB, runs a cantus firmus motif of eight notes, one for each of the syllables of ‘Miserere mei, Deus’, which is quoted in the second alto part. As the music progresses the note-lengths of this cantus firmus are halved until, at the very end, all the voices take it up. By such a simple method Rore was able to lead this enormous work to a point of resolution while underlining the mood of insistence inherent in the ‘Miserere’ plea.

Recordings

In 1994 this CD won both the Gramophone Early Music Award and the Gramophone/Classic FM People's Choice Award. Hitherto known chiefly for his madrigals, this was the first recording to feature an extensive selection of sacred music by the Franco-F ...» More

Wretched am I, deprived of all succour, for I have offended against heaven and earth. Where shall I go? Where shall I turn? Where shall I take refuge? Who will have pity on me? I dare not lift my eyes to heaven, against which I have grievously sinned; I find no refuge on earth, to which I have become an outrage. What then shall I do? Shall I despair? No! God is merciful, my Saviour is loving; therefore God alone shall be my refuge. He will not despise the work of his hands, will not reject what he has made in his image.

And so, I come to you, most loving God, sad and sorrowful; for you alone are my hope, you alone my refuge. But what shall I say to you, since I dare not raise my eyes? I shall pour out words of sorrow, I shall plead for your mercy and say: Have mercy on me, O God, according to your great mercy.Alto cantus firmus God have mercy upon me.